Tag Archives: Religion

Distraction of Antipathy

Thursday November 23, 2023 Psalm 123:3 Have mercy on us, O LORD, have mercy on us! For we are exceedingly filled with contempt. The thing of which we have to beware is not so much damage to our belief in … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 11/23/2023

Man vs. Nature As a teenager, I devoured stories about men and women at odds with nature. These man vs. nature struggles always told of a battle of wills. Nature was always at its most magnificent and most frightening: untamed, … Continue reading

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Reasons For Thanksgiving

In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. – 1 Thessalonians 5:18. One of the most explicit Bible verses related to the matter of thanksgiving is this one in 1 Thessalonians. This … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 11/22/2023

Thinking, praying, reading, studying the Bible – when we do these things, we are reflecting on the Word of God. To reflect is to contemplate and/or consider, and God wants us to deeply reflect on His Word so that we … Continue reading

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Matthew 7:5

Wednesday November 22, 2023 Matthew 7:5 “First remove the plank from your own eye.” Greater than the fault you condemn and criticize is the sin of criticism and condemnation. There is no place we need such grace as in dealing … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 11/22/2023

The Story Behind the Story The Bible is full of unexpected moments. Some events seem almost coincidental, where people are in the right place at the right time. This is exactly the case with Ezra. In ancient times, it was … Continue reading

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Turning Points – 2

Scripture References: Philippians 3:5-6 Saul was a Pharisee. Now, I know that today, the word carries a negative connotation because of their many conflicts with Jesus, but remember that Saul is giving his qualifications as a Jew in this text. … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 11/21/2023

Thinking, praying, reading, studying the Bible – when we do these things, we are reflecting on the Word of God. To reflect is to contemplate and/or consider, and God wants us to deeply reflect on His Word so that we … Continue reading

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Samson Conquered

Tuesday November 21, 2023 Judges 16:20-21 And she said, “The Philistines are upon you, Samson!” So he awoke from his sleep, and said, “I will go out as before, at other times, and shake myself free!” But he did not … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 11/21/2023

What Is Love? I find it easy to talk about myself. I like to get to the root of why I act the way I do. Sometimes this is helpful—it helps me nail down where I struggle. But this tendency … Continue reading

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Turning Points – 1

Scripture References: Philippians 3:5-6 In his 84 years, Thomas Edison patented over a thousand inventions. He is most famous for inventing the light bulb, but made more money off the alkaline battery. Edison was a bulldog, unwilling to accept failure … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 11/20/2023

Thinking, praying, reading, studying the Bible – when we do these things, we are reflecting on the Word of God. To reflect is to contemplate and/or consider, and God wants us to deeply reflect on His Word so that we … Continue reading

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Divine Sacredness

Monday November 20, 2023 Isaiah 5:15 Then the Commander of the LORD’s army said to Joshua, “Take your sandal off your foot, for the place where you stand is holy.” And Joshua did so. Do you quietly bow your head … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 11/20/2023

Learning From Enemies If a new venture is really worth pursuing, it will probably be opposed. Some people will refuse to get on board, and others will intentionally get in the way. While these people may be trying protect their … Continue reading

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The Liberty of Love – 6

Scripture Reference: Galatians 6:1-10 Sharing Blessings – Continued From last lesson: If we try to keep going without proper food and rest, we will faint. How important it is to “wait on the Lord” to get the strength we need … Continue reading

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Classic Devotional 11/19/2023

Centuries of Meditations – First Century 58-59 The Cross is the abyss of wonders, the center of desires, the school of virtues, the house of wisdom, the throne of love, the theatre of joys, and the place of sorrows; It … Continue reading

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Classic Poetry 11/19/2023

*Pastor’s Note: A.B. Simpson was a very well respected Canadian preacher, theologian and author who lived from December 15, 1843 to October 29, 1919. My prayer is that you will be blessed and inspired by his poetry as much as … Continue reading

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Anecdotal Story 11/19/2023

In a Fiery Kiln Scripture References: Jeremiah 4:19, Acts 26:23 Nemesis was the goddess Greeks assigned to visit the good fortunes of men with the reverses their sins demanded. From the cradle to the grave, humanity lives in a fiery … Continue reading

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The Liberty of Love – 5

Scripture Reference: Galatians 6:1-10 Sharing Blessings – Continued From last lesson: God has also told us to be careful where we sow, and it is this principle that Paul deals with here. He looks on our material possessions as seed, … Continue reading

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Life In Focus 11/18/2023

Life Under the Sun ONE way to understand the enigmatic Book of Ecclesiastes is to read it as a contrast between two very different outlooks on life—either acknowledging and depending on God, or failing to do so. Failing to honor … Continue reading

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